Unforgettable. Samantha Hunter

on with Erin? The department has counselors for us, and they work with family, too, when it’s needed.”

      She shook her head. “I’m fine. I was just ticked off that she stood me up.”

      “Yeah, she gets caught up in her head these days. Can’t blame her, but it’s not easy to live with, either. None of this is. Our schedules, lifestyles...it’s hard on loved ones.”

      “Yours, too?”

      “I’m not married, if that’s your way of asking. Or involved.”

      Kit’s felt her cheek warm. “I wasn’t asking, really, that’s none of my—”

      “Then it was my way of letting you know.”

      Kit stopped, flustered. “Oh. Okay.”

      Luckily, the server arrived with their food. Kit was immediately in love—with the chicken.

      “Dig in. Don’t be shy.” Hank smiled, triggering another warm curl low in her belly that wasn’t caused by the spicy aroma of the food.